Special Education, Basic Course

15 ECTS · First Cycle (FC) · UQ129F
The course is given as a Single Subject Course, also for free movers.

This full-time course is conducted in English for international students. It is also suitable for Swedish speaking students and teachers who would like the additional benefit of exchanging experiences with international students, increasing their possibilities of working as teachers in other countries and getting easier access to research in the field. We use online learning platform to facilitate discussion and reflection on the course literature.

Course content

Basic systems theory and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

Relevant educational legislation in Sweden and in countries represented by the students

Central debates, issues and concepts in the international field of special education

How to apply

Prerequisites

Successful completion of upper secondary school and at least one year of successful studies at university level in Education (60 ECTS or equivalent). A good command of written and spoken English (upper secondary school leaving certificate, TOEFL- test or equivalent).